As for the other three, someone more expert than me may be able to tell the female from the non-breeding male but it is very difficult. John
From: Julie Clark <>
Date: Saturday, 3 January 2015 1:54 pm
To: chatline <>
Subject: [canberrabirds] Golden-headed Cisticola
Hi All,
Yesterday I photographed what I think is a Golden-headed Cisticola at Gungahlin. To my inexperienced eye I thought it was a juvenile by its behaviour. (3 photos)
I'd appreciate it if someone could confirm my thoughts or let me know if it's a non-breeding male or female. I'm not sure how to distinguish.
The last photo I took today at Forde maybe a male? I hope I'm on the right track.
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